San Francisco 49ers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / January 4

49ers 2026 opponents announced

The 2026 opponents for the San Francisco 49ers have been announced. The 49ers finished third in the NFC West and will play a third-place schedule next season.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / January 4

49ers will travel to Philadelphia for NFC Wild Card Game

The San Francisco 49ers will travel to Philadelphia to play the defending Super Bowl Champion Eagles next weekend in the Wild Card round of the NFC playoffs.

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How many of the players to throw for 4,000 yards in a single season most recently for each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

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San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 4

The mindset that ultimately fueled the 49ers to the playoffs

The San Francisco 49ers' 2025 regular season is officially over. The franchise officially finished with a 12–5 record, a figure that places them second or third in the division, depending on the outcome of the Los Angeles Rams matchup.

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The best passing performances from one NFL playoff run

Rule changes have made passing numbers easier to compile in the modern era, and the game's top quarterbacks have taken full advantage. While the heaviest hitters are represented here, some storied postseasons by slightly lesser-celebrated QBs remain entrenched in playoff annals as well.

Brock Purdy News / 49ers Webzone / January 4

NFL insider says 49ers QB Brock Purdy's shoulder stinger 'not expected to keep him out next week'

The San Francisco 49ers looked bad in their bid for the number-one seed in the NFC Saturday night, falling 13-3 to the Seattle Seahawks. But things almost got much worse when QB Brock Purdy went down late in the game.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / January 4

49ers vs. Seahawks PFF grades: Best and worst from the game, plus snap counts

The San Francisco 49ers finished the 2025 regular season with a 12-5 record after a 13-3 loss against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 18. Today, Pro Football Focus released its grades and snap counts from the game.

NFL News / 49ers Webzone / January 4

49ers horrible in loss to Seattle: Rapid reactions

The San Francisco 49ers dropped the season finale to the Seattle Seahawks, losing 13-3. And it didn't feel like it was even that close, as the offense and defense (especially the offense) were awful.

Jauan Jennings News / Athlon Sports / January 4

49ers’ Star Receives $2.4 Million Development After Loss to Seahawks

Jauan Jennings reached a major financial milestone despite a tough team result. During Saturday night’s loss to the Seattle Seahawks, Jennings earned a $2.4 million incentive tied to playing time.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 4

Christian McCaffrey takes blame for Drake Thomas’ INT that snuffed out comeback attempt

The San Francisco 49ers suffered a crushing loss in Week 18. San Francisco lost 13-3 against Seattle in a game that had the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs on the line.

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NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 4

49ers are one-and-done bound in playoffs after stalling out in Week 18 against Seahawks

Oh, how the tables turn. Coming into their Week 18 game against the Seattle Seahawks, the San Francisco 49ers were being talked about as a dark horse contender for the playoffs.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 4

49ers most to blame for dejecting Week 18 loss to Seahawks

Everything the San Francisco 49ers worked for over the last six weeks seemed to come apart in one cold, deflating night. A division title. The NFC’s No.

George Kittle News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 4

George Kittle creates even more 49ers history against the Seahawks

The San Francisco 49ers close out the regular season with a 13-3 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. As a result, the 49ers missed out on the No. 1 seed in the NFC after a performance with no touchdowns, as their offense struggled against a strong defense.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / January 4

49ers Must Embrace the Hard Way After Week 18 Dud

For weeks, the San Francisco 49ers have been living close to the edge, relying on narrow wins and late-game execution to stay in the hunt for the NFC's top seed.

NFL News / HITC / January 4

Deommodore Lenoir calls out Troy Aikman for comments during Jaxon Smith-Njigba battle

Deommodore Lenoir did not take kindly to Troy Aikman’s comments about him during the San Francisco 49ers’ defeat to the Seattle Seahawks. San Francisco 49ers cornerback Deommodore Lenoir had ruffled feathers with his comments about Seattle Seahawks receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba this week.

Christian McCaffrey News / Athlon Sports / January 4

Christian McCaffrey Accepts Blame for Costly Mistake in 49ers-Seahawks Game

The San Francisco 49ers entered Saturday night still in contention for the NFC’s No. 1 seed, needing a win over the Seattle Seahawks to earn home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 4

This unit on the 49ers was exposed when it mattered most

The San Francisco 49ers had a home game against the Seattle Seahawks for a chance at the one seed, a bye, and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.

John Lynch News / Larry Brown Sports / January 5

49ers GM John Lynch went ballistic on live TV after huge Seahawks play

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch was one with the fans on Saturday after his team committed a huge defensive lapse against the Seattle Seahawks.

Seahawks deliver emphatic statement in taking NFC No. 1 seed

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Sam Darnold News / Yardbarker / January 4

Seahawks QB Sam Darnold proves doubters wrong by flipping script from last year

Darnold is now a member of the NFC's No. 1 seed after leading the Seattle Seahawks to a road victory over their rival San Francisco 49ers.

Seahawks deliver emphatic statement in taking NFC No. 1 seed

49ers GM John Lynch went ballistic on live TV after huge Seahawks play

Bears WR Rome Odunze 'noncommittal' on playing in postseason

Amon-Ra St. Brown, Dan Campbell send messages to frustrated fans

The best and worst uniform changes in NFL history

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San Francisco 49ers News / The SportsRush / January 4

'He Holds You Accountable': Brock Purdy Details How Kyle Shanahan Helped 49ers Reach 12-4 This Season

Ever since their run to Super Bowl LVIII, Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers have struggled to get much respect from the general populace. Injuries

NFL News / Yardbarker / January 4

Seahawks deliver emphatic statement in taking NFC No. 1 seed

The road to the Super Bowl in the NFC is going through Seattle after the Seattle Seahawks were 13-3 winners against the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday night.

Sam Darnold proves doubters wrong by flipping script from last year

49ers GM John Lynch went ballistic on live TV after huge Seahawks play

Bears WR Rome Odunze 'noncommittal' on playing in postseason

Amon-Ra St. Brown, Dan Campbell send messages to frustrated fans

Matt Eberflus assigns blame for struggles after Jerry Jones comments

Ravens must avoid Derrick Henry mistake with Lamar Jackson returning